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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.49, 408.81 and 126.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.49, 408.81 and 126.12 is: 189.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.49 : 408.81 = 126.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.49/408.81 = 126.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.49x = 408.81 × 126.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.49x = 51,559.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,559.12/272.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.21

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